

The Big Fix
1947-04-19 · 63 min · ★ 8.0
Ken Williams (James Brown), a star basketball player on a college team learns that a police lieutenant (Regis Toomey) is the head of a gambling ring attempting to fix basketball games by bribing the players.
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- Directors
- James Flood
- Production companies
- PRC
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
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James BrownKen Williams
Sheila RyanLillian
Tommy NoonanAndy Rawlins
Noreen NashAnn Taylor
Regis ToomeyLt. Brenner
John SheltonDel Cassini
Charles McGrawArmiston
Nana BryantMrs. Carter
Howard NegleyCoach AmbroseTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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